Comments on: Signs of Cancer in Dogs http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:36:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2861 Dr. Dressler Sun, 16 May 2010 20:37:37 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2861 Dear Cheryl, There is some good news hear possibly...it could be (maybe) that the blood is from an infection and not cancer. It really is best to get it checked out before coming up with a plan. Even if it is a tumor sometimes they can be removed. Stay in touch, Best, Dr D Dear Cheryl,
There is some good news hear possibly…it could be (maybe) that the blood is from an infection and not cancer. It really is best to get it checked out before coming up with a plan. Even if it is a tumor sometimes they can be removed. Stay in touch,
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Cheryl Forbes http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2855 Cheryl Forbes Fri, 14 May 2010 10:32:44 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2855 Our 5yr old Australian Cattledog had pups back in March. She seems very healthy, mad as a Hatter as usual, still loves her food, but has one bleeding Nipple. Did a bit of Reiki on her tonight, and the Nipple just oozed blood everywhere? A couple of small lumps in this boob. What should I do please? Do I need to get this checked out? Am on limited money, cannot afford Chemo if she has Cancer that is for sure eh? All advice gratefully received, cheers, Cheryl, Renmark, South Australia. x Our 5yr old Australian Cattledog had pups back in March. She seems very healthy, mad as a Hatter as usual, still loves her food, but has one bleeding Nipple. Did a bit of Reiki on her tonight, and the Nipple just oozed blood everywhere? A couple of small lumps in this boob. What should I do please? Do I need to get this checked out? Am on limited money, cannot afford Chemo if she has Cancer that is for sure eh? All advice gratefully received, cheers, Cheryl, Renmark, South Australia. x

]]> By: k. wolf http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2647 k. wolf Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:20:39 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2647 hello this week we sent our 11 year, 65 lb, terrier/wolfhound x to green pastures and bluer waters. in 2001 we moved to hawaii for a couple years and then back to the mainland. (she was quarantined for a month) we had to up her rabies/titer to get her there. my question is, how true is the correlation between rabies and osteosarcoma? curious, k.wolf hello

this week we sent our 11 year, 65 lb, terrier/wolfhound x to green pastures and bluer waters. in 2001 we moved to hawaii for a couple years and then back to the mainland. (she was quarantined for a month) we had to up her rabies/titer to get her there. my question is, how true is the correlation between rabies and osteosarcoma?

curious, k.wolf

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2227 Dr. Dressler Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:16:24 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2227 Dear Reader, it sounds like the medication was causing these changes. Pred will cause increase in appetite and sometimes weight gain... Best, D Dear Reader,
it sounds like the medication was causing these changes. Pred will cause increase in appetite and sometimes weight gain…
Best,
D

]]> By: lovewrinkles http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2201 lovewrinkles Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:40:32 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2201 My dog with MCT was more hungry than before! Instead of loosin weight, he became heavier. I thought the cancer was costing him al lot of energy,or the tumor inside his lymp node (which had become the size of a grapefruit) was so heavy that his weight got more? Cause his head had gotten smaller (also by the prednison) and all his dog collars got too big. But his weight was about 3 kilo's more. And his appetite remained untill his very last day.......... My dog with MCT was more hungry than before! Instead of loosin weight, he became heavier. I thought the cancer was costing him al lot of energy,or the tumor inside his lymp node (which had become the size of a grapefruit) was so heavy that his weight got more?
Cause his head had gotten smaller (also by the prednison) and all his dog collars got too big. But his weight was about 3 kilo’s more. And his appetite remained untill his very last day……….

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2151 Dr. Dressler Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:27:24 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2151 Dear Reader, here are some answers: In the case of a runt of the litter, in your experience, how often have you seen the dog not live a longer life? Often The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? Not really, slightly irregular heats are not that rare nor anything diabolical. The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? Cancer is caused by many different things all added together. I wrote about half a book on the topic! Bloodlines, carbohydrate excess, melatonin deficiency, stress hormones, omega 6 fatty acid excess, superheated oils and carbs, viruses, sodium nitrate and nitrite, aromated hydrocarbons in the air from auto exhaust, solar radiation, high voltage electrical fields, pesticides and herbicides, second hand smoke...the list is endless. You add up all these things and wammo, the body can no longer compensate for the DNA mutations and immune system suppression and cancer develops. Can you tell me if this is pretty much the case in the gastro type, or from your experience how has the gastro type presented itself? Usually vomiting and/or diarrhea, weight loss, eventual loss of energy level and appetite is typical. I hope this fills in the gaps for you a bit... Best Dr D Dear Reader, here are some answers:
In the case of a runt of the litter, in your experience, how often have you seen the dog not live a longer life? Often
The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? Not really, slightly irregular heats are not that rare nor anything diabolical.
The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? Cancer is caused by many different things all added together. I wrote about half a book on the topic! Bloodlines, carbohydrate excess, melatonin deficiency, stress hormones, omega 6 fatty acid excess, superheated oils and carbs, viruses, sodium nitrate and nitrite, aromated hydrocarbons in the air from auto exhaust, solar radiation, high voltage electrical fields, pesticides and herbicides, second hand smoke…the list is endless. You add up all these things and wammo, the body can no longer compensate for the DNA mutations and immune system suppression and cancer develops.
Can you tell me if this is pretty much the case in the gastro type, or from your experience how has the gastro type presented itself? Usually vomiting and/or diarrhea, weight loss, eventual loss of energy level and appetite is typical.
I hope this fills in the gaps for you a bit…
Best
Dr D

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2150 Dr. Dressler Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:11:18 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2150 Dear Paul and Kelly, as I assume removal of the tumor has been decided against (and thus removal of the source of the pain), options to consider to discuss with a vet who is up to date on pain control would be increasing the dose of Tramadol, adding and anti inflammatory like Deramaxx or Metacam, adding gabapentin, adding amantadine, and considering whether or not Tylenol with codeine would be helpful (not to be used with the other anti inflammatories). All should be done under vet supervision. More options include a fentanyl patch. Hope that helps Dr D Dear Paul and Kelly, as I assume removal of the tumor has been decided against (and thus removal of the source of the pain), options to consider to discuss with a vet who is up to date on pain control would be increasing the dose of Tramadol, adding and anti inflammatory like Deramaxx or Metacam, adding gabapentin, adding amantadine, and considering whether or not Tylenol with codeine would be helpful (not to be used with the other anti inflammatories). All should be done under vet supervision. More options include a fentanyl patch.
Hope that helps
Dr D

]]> By: Paul http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2115 Paul Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:11:49 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2115 Hi, Our 13.5 year old Lab/Border Collie Mix was just diagnosed with bone cancer in his right hind leg. Our vet has informed us that he wil only be with us another 2-3 months. We are trying to keep him comfortable with pain control (tramadol) and he seems to be getting around alright hopping on three legs. He has started signs of trying to use the bad leg. Should we try to limit his activity i.e. no running around yard? We don't want him to fracture it. He does not want to eat any of his dry food and everything we have read says to stay away from grains and carbs. What specific diet should be be feeding him? He will not touch vegetables even if disguised with other food. We have been feeding him eggs and chicken the last few days which he seems to enjoy. Paul and Kelly Hi,

Our 13.5 year old Lab/Border Collie Mix was just diagnosed with bone cancer in his right hind leg. Our vet has informed us that he wil only be with us another 2-3 months. We are trying to keep him comfortable with pain control (tramadol) and he seems to be getting around alright hopping on three legs. He has started signs of trying to use the bad leg. Should we try to limit his activity i.e. no running around yard? We don’t want him to fracture it.

He does not want to eat any of his dry food and everything we have read says to stay away from grains and carbs. What specific diet should be be feeding him? He will not touch vegetables even if disguised with other food. We have been feeding him eggs and chicken the last few days which he seems to enjoy.
Paul and Kelly

]]> By: reader http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2113 reader Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:30:27 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2113 hello, Thankyou for your reply,I apologize if the prior post was confusing, her death was really fresh, and I was very upset. Now that you are somewhat familiar with the case, I have a better idea of what I would like to ask. I guess the questions I had were as follows. In the case of a runt of the litter, in your experience, how often have you seen the dog not live a longer life? The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? in regards to the dhpp vaccine, is your opinion that the vaccine worsened our dogs health or do you mean actually caused the cancer to surface, sooner, or if at all? Her parents never have had any form of cancer, she did, I understand genetics, it just seems bizarre that she had lymphoma and so young. What could have brought this on??? we have her brother, he is a healthy dog, I am praying that lymphoma does not show up in him. Have you ever heard of food, and the preservatives in dog food triggering Cancer cells? I believe she had gastrointestinal lymphoma, she had an awful smell coming from her mouth for months. when we put her on prednisone at 2ml the smell went away she seemed to get better, ate on her own, had bowel movements normally, and so on. we then gradually weened her off then at a 1/2 ml the smell showed up again. what makes me think she had the gastro type was that she was lethargic, did not eat or drink on her own and had bw issues. Not once did her lymph nodes around her neck or hind legs get inflammed visibly or palpably. Can you tell me if this is pretty much the case in the gastro type, or from your experience how has the gastro type presented itself? I know she is gone, but these are questions that I need answered. we all loved her and miss her. What is sad is we paid our vet to answer some of these questions for us, but he just continued to show apathy towards our case. Needless to say we will not be seeing that vet any more. I am grateful that I have heard from a professional who actually cares. Your response again will be much appreciated. many thanks and a happy new year- Marlene hello,

Thankyou for your reply,I apologize if the prior post was confusing, her death was really fresh, and I was very upset. Now that you are somewhat familiar with the case, I have a better idea of what I would like to ask. I guess the questions I had were as follows. In the case of a runt of the litter, in your experience, how often have you seen the dog not live a longer life? The fact that she had two heat cycles before her first birthday, the first being in Dec and the second being in late april/early may( the month of her first birthday), could this have been a possible sign that something was wrong? in regards to the dhpp vaccine, is your opinion that the vaccine worsened our dogs health or do you mean actually caused the cancer to surface, sooner, or if at all? Her parents never have had any form of cancer, she did, I understand genetics, it just seems bizarre that she had lymphoma and so young. What could have brought this on??? we have her brother, he is a healthy dog, I am praying that lymphoma does not show up in him. Have you ever heard of food, and the preservatives in dog food triggering Cancer cells? I believe she had gastrointestinal lymphoma, she had an awful smell coming from her mouth for months. when we put her on prednisone at 2ml the smell went away she seemed to get better, ate on her own, had bowel movements normally, and so on. we then gradually weened her off then at a 1/2 ml the smell showed up again. what makes me think she had the gastro type was that she was lethargic, did not eat or drink on her own and had bw issues. Not once did her lymph nodes around her neck or hind legs get inflammed visibly or palpably. Can you tell me if this is pretty much the case in the gastro type, or from your experience how has the gastro type presented itself?

I know she is gone, but these are questions that I need answered. we all loved her and miss her. What is sad is we paid our vet to answer some of these questions for us, but he just continued to show apathy towards our case. Needless to say we will not be seeing that vet any more. I am grateful that I have heard from a professional who actually cares. Your response again will be much appreciated. many thanks and a happy new year- Marlene

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/signs-of-cancer-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Dr. Dressler Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:47:41 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=13#comment-2101 Dear Reader, this sounds like a horrible experience. I am so sorry all of this happened to you and to your dog. I think you did the right thing, and I believe that you did everything that you could. Could you please help me by letting me know what I can answer for you? Are you asking whether I think the biopsy was correct? Or if the vaccine could have worsened your dogs health? If so, my opinion is yes on both counts. Sometimes the best we can do is look using hindsight and use the wisdom we gain in the future. Best, Dr D Dear Reader,
this sounds like a horrible experience. I am so sorry all of this happened to you and to your dog. I think you did the right thing, and I believe that you did everything that you could.
Could you please help me by letting me know what I can answer for you?
Are you asking whether I think the biopsy was correct? Or if the vaccine could have worsened your dogs health? If so, my opinion is yes on both counts. Sometimes the best we can do is look using hindsight and use the wisdom we gain in the future.
Best,
Dr D

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